TOCANTINS, BRAZIL - The armadillo seen in the video is of the 'canastra' species and has nocturnal and solitary habits.
A businesswoman who was passing by on a dirt road in the municipality of Lagoa da Confusão filmed the animal.
The species can reach up to 1.5 meters with its tail and live for around 15 years, but is not usually seen during the day.
The 'disturbance' of the armadillo may have been caused by an attack by an animal or by hunters.
According to biologist José Fernando de Sousa Lima, the species does not attack humans, but it is not recommended to approach it.
An adult giant armadillo weighs between 20 and 33 kilos - 44 a 73 lb -, but animals weighing up to 50 kg - 110 lb - have been found in captivity.
The large amount of meat attracts hunters who feed on wild animals.
However, in addition to being an environmental crime, consumption poses health risks, says specialist José Fernando.

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